New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-26

quires less faith to bslieve The lucky young man
is Duke Albrecht Of Wurtembers. Who has inst
ended . prolonged visit at the Imperial Court
Though but twenty-five he received distinguished
attention from the Emperor and members of tho
Royal household who seemed glad at the prospects
OF his admission into the family circle Stuttgart,
the Dukes home is iubilant over the affair and
almost disposed openly to congratulate the Prince,
Duke Albrecht is the presumptye heir to the throne
of Wurtemberg, aud there is general desire to eco
him married soon. and especially to Prussian
Princess. The present King, afflicted with con-
SUMPTION and Queen childess, aud the Crown
Prince William, now high in the forties, has M
heir and IN all probability will never have one.
This will leave Duke Albrecht King in the not far
distant future. Tie Wurtembsrg family the
Queen is a sister of the present Car of Russia-is
tho wealthiest Of the German dynastic houses
However, one important question must he settled
before the engagement, and the chiefs are now in
to s Of ths hs
kingdom is strongly Protestant, and guarantees
must be given that eventual heirs shall be brought
the conversion of the Duke himself, which together
with the former demand has made sore tronble in
Stuttgart, whittier the Catholic Bishop has repaired
to use his influence in behalf Of the confession of
Rome.
Emperor and his fayOrite child. the Grand Duchess
of Baden. are known to many, and ;may really la
termed ideal. She spends much of her time in
Berlin. the Emperor always longing for her COM
pany. While here she is his constant companion
whether in the workshop" or in his morning
drives She is unusually popular in her native city,
where she Is greeted with more enthusiasm than
the Crown Princess herself. IL is in the memory OF
all, too. that at the time of NoDling's murderous
assault she threw herself between her father and
the assassin to protect him il possible from further
harm. Ever since she has been the prime fav0ritc
in Berlin. Daring the Kiel ceremonies she gave
another pretty proof of the genuine tenderness Of
he feeling Fearing that tho fatigues of tae re-
view, the journey and official receptions might
prove too great for the nOnagenarlan, aud knowing
that she could best attend him, she proceeded to
kel via Hamburg in strict inco9nito. and attended
the ceremonies unknown to His Majesty, who little
thought of the good genius which was Watching
him. But despite the care taken, His Majesty
caught slight cold which prevented his attend
at the SEVENTEEN anniversary OF his election
chief of tue {, giment of grenadlers
The genial painter. Professor William Wolf
Berlin on Whitsuntide. Undoubtedly one of the
greatest artists in his line, Berlin loses a famons
citizen Despite his reputation and celebrity he
was one OF the most modest OF men and oways
lacked that confidence in himself which
guarantee of success. He thought little of bis
talent, but was ever ready to praise that OF rival
colleagues. His scope was not confined TO the
animal kingdom. His sketches of his acqualnt-
wonderful. It was fag0rlte amuse-
mcnt while attending wearsome session of the
City Council, of which lie a member, to portray
the various members which afterward presented to
friends were coveted objects in charity auctions
The best picture of the renowned surgeon. Rudolf
Virchow was made at such time and afterward
secured by wealthy physician at very high
price. His reputation was worldwide, and lt sur
prises ono little to know that a letter with The
simple address, I" Mr.. Thier Wolf" posted in san
Francisco. found is rghtful owner in distant
Berlin without a moments delay. For year past
the great man had been unable to work; ana ios.ng
all interest," in life death was probably his most
welcome boon.